Despite Staffordshire being close to the bottom in school funding, the Government has not included the County in a new top-up scheme announced today (26th March 2003). A total of 36 local education authorities (LEAs) in England are to receive extra cash, but not Staffordshire. Michael Fabricant says "This is a further slap in the […]

The Conservative Group on Lichfield District Council have published their Manifesto for the next 4 years on the internet. It can be found at:- http://www.users.waitrose.com/~lichconservative Michael Fabricant says: "The Manifesto shows steady achievement over the last 4 years including the construction of the new Garrick Theatre in Lichfield and the nationally acclaimed sports centre in […]

In a letter published in The Times today (21st March 2003), Michael Fabricant argues that Britain must not only consider the future of a post-war Iraq, but also the future of Britain’s own political, economic and strategic alliances. "I believe that following France’s threatened use of the veto in the United Nations after a series […]

Following last night’s vote in the House of Commons, Michael Fabricant says: "Parliament has now authorised the use through "all means necessary to ensure the disarmament of Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction". Those of us who supported the Government, did so with a very heavy heart. It is dreadful that it has had to come […]

Michael Fabricant has organised a visit to Litchfield in Connecticut in the eastern US which will take place in October this year. 21 people from Lichfield (Staffordshire) have paid (including Michael Fabricant) to spend 3 days in Boston (Massachusetts) followed by 4 days in the Litchfield (Connecticut) area. "I know that Lichfield is twinned with […]

Michael Fabricant has welcomed the publication of ‘The Choice in 2005’ which shows the clear choice that will be open to electors in Staffordshire come the General Election. "The booklet speaks for itself offering a clear choice between the policies of this Government and a new Conservative Government after the election. I urge people to […]

Following criticism of Staffordshire as a place to live in Country Life magazine and the Sunday Times, Staffordshire’s Conservative and Labour MPs have joined together to table a Parliamentary Motion in defence of the County. Michael Fabricant says: "It’s good to see that when push comes to shove, Labour and Conservative MPs can unite when […]

Guildhall Lichfield Earlier today (Saturday 8th March), Michael Fabricant met with 25 MPs from all parts of the Commonwealth to talk to them about the constituency work of an MP. Later this week, they will receive a series of lectures down at the House of Commons on the legislative work undertaken by British MPs. (See […]

Michael Fabricant has joined with the Association of British Drivers (ABD) today calling for a copy of the Highway Code to be sent to all road users. "This could be sent out at the same time as licence renewal reminders so saving the tax payer additional charges" says Michael Fabricant. "But when I drive in […]

On Friday night (28th February), The Erasmus Darwin Academy from Burntwood defeated 3 Lichfield Schools to scoop both prizes: Best Team and Best Individual Speaker in the Annual Michael Fabricant-Arthur Price of England Schools’ Speaking Competition. Tom Sullivan won the Best Individual Speak Prize and he and his team mates, Emily Whitchurch and Charlie Mathers […]